Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsValley National Bancorp B Pref (VLYPO)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$145.68
+1.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.45B
VLYPO
Valley National Bancorp B Pref
$24.93
+0.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1334% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $2.01B). VLYPO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG trades at a lower P/E of 9.9x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
VLYPO
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.0% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VLYPO
The strongest argument for VLYPO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VLYPO
The primary concerns for VLYPO are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while VLYPO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
VLYPO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
VLYPO is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (77/100 vs 60/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Hartford Financial Services Group
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., usually known as The Hartford, is a United States-based investment and insurance company.
Visit Website →Valley National Bancorp B Pref
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Valley National Bancorp is the parent company of Valley National Bank offering various commercial, retail, insurance and wealth management financial services products. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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